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also début
as in premiere
the first time an actor, musician, athlete, etc., does something in public or for the public
He made his singing debut at a very young age. She is making her television debut in the new sitcom.
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Recent Examples of debut
Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 10 Sep. 2025
When the second season begins in January 2026, Unrivaled will debut Hive Basketball Club and Breeze Basketball Club, each of which will have six players.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2025
Koch made his first test batch in his Boston-area home before the brew made its official public debut April 15, 1985.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Paul’s season will debut next year on ABC.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 10 Sep. 2025
When the second season begins in January 2026, Unrivaled will debut Hive Basketball Club and Breeze Basketball Club, each of which will have six players.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Since its debut five decades ago, obsession, interest, and affection for the film has not waned.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2025
Koch made his first test batch in his Boston-area home before the brew made its official public debut April 15, 1985.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
Noun
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Francesca and Maple, along with their mom, accompanied Bateman to the premiere of Black Rabbit at the Toronto International Film Festival, where the family posed on the red carpet together.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Actors Elliot Page and Julia Shiplett made their red carpet debut as a couple while attending the Tuesday premiere for Spike Jonze’s new film The Tiger, per E!—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The fun begins as the other housewives arrive, unaware that the studio has decided to stage a role-playing scenario to test their readiness.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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The turning point of Adames’ season arrived in early June.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stewart made three appearances on a minor-league rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City last week and joined the Dodgers in Arizona for the series against the Diamondbacks.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Slaten entered Friday having pitched in the seventh inning or later in 32 of his 35 appearances this season.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The production came just in time to help the Angels (72-88) put a serious dent in the Astros’ chances of going to the playoffs.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Mornings taste better with a fresh fruit smoothie and sunrise on your deck, and the always smiling and hospitable resort staff keeps the surprises coming—maybe a floating breakfast one day or champagne at dusk the next.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jolie nonetheless manages to bring some palpable life to the role, complicating her otherworldly magnetism with a dawning dread and sorrow.—
Richard Lawson,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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Health authorities have urged Massachusetts residents to take precautions, including avoiding outdoor activities during peak mosquito hours from dusk to dawn in areas of high risk, draining standing water where mosquitoes can breed, and repairing or installing screens to windows and doors.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Courtney Stodden rose to fame as a tabloid fixture and reality TV star after marrying 51-year-old actor Doug Hutchison at age 16.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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Despite having full-time employment, many struggle to save enough for housing due to stagnant wages and rising expenses.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ben Rice has emerged as one of the league’s best hitters.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Jaxson Dart Following Russell Wilson Struggles New York may have a couple of emerging threats in its passing game in the form of young wide receivers Malik Nabers and Wan'Dale Robinson.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Half a dozen inmates and four deputies were injured Friday morning when a brawl broke out at the Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City, authorities said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
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William Carter, a criminal investigator for the department, highlighted how a fight broke out at the skating rink in June, where an officer was nearly disarmed.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debut. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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